During a dui stop is the officer allowed to count my steps for walk and turn test out loud?

Yes. They often count the steps or make audible notes into their microphone for the DVD of the arrest.

It sounds like the case is closed, and you are done.

Does Gwinnett County Georgia have a pre-trial diversion program for theft by shoplifting? If so, can it lead to expungement?

Yes they have a program, and it can lead to an expungement.

If I missed Court because my attorney was working with the prosecutor on a plea...

It was most likely the court that issued the warrant through their normal daily functions meaning yours was probably "just another case" that got...

Probation was violated due to no show & no payment stemming from a traffic ticket Would it be best to hire lawyer to avoid jail?

Yes. It would be a good idea to hire a lawyer. This will show the court how seriously you are taking this new charge, and that you are taking the...

Yes, if convicted the passenger can lose their license for that violation. Whether or not they were driving is irrelevant as to whether or not they...

On probation given a limited driving permit license. arrest on a traffic violation; spent 10 days in detention.

If you plead, or are convicted, of the new traffic violation while you are on the limited permit then you will have your license suspended hard for...

Do i need an attorney

Unfortunately, the fact it was not your vehicle is not a defense to no insurance and expired tag charges. The driving on a suspended license charge...

I've had 3 DUI's in GA. One in 2006, another 07 and a third in 2011. How much time am I looking at doing?

Since this is your third offense in 10 years the minimum required jail time is 15 days. However, since your offenses also came within 5 years of...

This is great news, but it is not an automatic win. The officer may still be available to come to court to testify in your case. If he was fired,...